Portugal and Croatia Set to Clash in 2024 UEFA Nations League Opener

Portugal will kick off its campaign in the 2024 UEFA Nations League with a highly anticipated match against Croatia at the Estádio do Benfica in Lisbon. The match marks the beginning of the group stage, where Portugal will also face Poland and Scotland.

The Portuguese national team, led by star player Cristiano Ronaldo, is under significant pressure to win at home, which would not only earn valuable points but also boost team morale. Ronaldo is approaching a historic milestone, as he could score his 900th career goal during this match, an achievement few soccer players have reached.

Croatia, the runners-up of the 2018 World Cup, aims to upset the odds and secure all three points in this encounter. With a well-organized squad featuring key players like Luka Modric and Marcelo Brozovic, Croatia will seek to exploit any weaknesses in Portugal’s defense.

The expected lineups for the match include:

• Portugal: Diogo Costa; Mendes, Dias, Inácio, Dalot; Neto, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Leão, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neto.
• Croatia: Likaković; Pongracić; Sutalo, Kovacić, Gvardiol; Sosa, Baturina, Modrić, Pasalić, Jakić; Kramarić.

As the teams prepare for this exciting clash, all eyes will be on Ronaldo and the strategies both sides will employ to secure a crucial victory in this prestigious tournament.

Portugal vs Croacia: Lineups for Matchday 1 of 2024 UEFA Nations League

Portugal will face Croatia in a group stage match of the UEFA Nations League. Here, you can check out the guidelines for this exciting game!

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